Inside Inter Miami: Busy month ahead for Lionel Messi and team after Club World Cup exit
But what a ride it was.
Our latest episode of Inside Inter Miami reviews Miami's 4-0 loss to Paris St.-Germain, what went wrong, and we hear from head coach Javier Mascherano, Jordi Alba and Maxi Falcon on their team's performance in the tournament.
Lionel Messi and his teammates now shift gears back to MLS league play and a grueling July schedule, which includes the start of the Leagues Cup at the end of the month.
We also discuss the latest on Messi's contract situation, share Inter Miami salaries that might surprise you, and Michelle will share her thoughts on her recent tour of the Miami Freedom Park construction site.
▪ Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at miamiherald.com. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
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